Toronto: Two towns in the Greater Toronto Area passed motions on Wednesday prohibiting protests in the vicinity of places of worship. The Mississauga motion stated, “Such protests in front of places of worship, even when peaceful can create an intimidating barrier that has to be passed in order to access the place of worship.” Dipika Damerla, then a provincial Cabinet …
Canada's Peel Regional Police issued a statement on Tuesday clarifying that they have not received any direct threats against places of worship in the Region of Peel, amid rising tensions and concerns across the country.The police department's reassurance comes amid heightened tensions, prompting an increased police presence around places of worship. "Peel Regional Police is aware of community concerns, particularly …